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- Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N S alpha ™ READ FOR YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY Model PT CS 01 THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE protect ™ Model MB CS 01 I MP ORTAN T: KE E P T HIS I NSTRU CTI ON BOOKL E T IN THE PLAC E PROVI DE D ON THE CHILD RE ST RAINT...
- Page 2 Congratulations on choosing your new infant car seat! THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND MUST BE KEPT WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. STORE IN THE POCKET PROVIDED. Check your infant car seat for cuts and bruises. If your product is damaged in any way, or you’re not sure how to use it, please consult our web support from where you can access a local customer care team.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Quick Reference 1 - 2 Newborn Liner 3 - 4 Checklist New Born Back Support 5 - 6 Warnings The Next Restraint Features - Child Restraint 7 - 8 Installation - General 9 - 10 29 - 31 Features - Base Installation - Base 11 - 12 31 - 32... -
Page 4: Checklist
Checklist - Use IMPORTANT: After reading this Checklist please read the instructions that follow New Born Liner and Small Shoulder Straps - must always Baby Insert - only use for be at correct height and pulled tight. Pages 13 -16 smaller babies who require more support. -
Page 5: Checklist
Checklist - Restraint and Base IMPORTANT: After reading this Checklist please read the instructions that follow Tether Strap - must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle. Pages 34 - 36 Carry Handle - must always be locked into position. -
Page 6: Warnings
WARNINGS • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the • A loose harness or restraint is dangerous. instructions. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Supervision of children is needed be- • Do not alter or modify this restraint. cause they may be able to undo buckles. -
Page 7: Warnings
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS This Child Restraint is: and all front seats in the car in which the To be used only in a rearward-facing restraint is intended to be used to ensure position until the infant's shoulders the space available is sufficient. reach the shoulder height marker (ap- proximately 6 months of age). -
Page 8: Features - Child Restraint
Features - Child Restraint Handle Head Support Shoulder Pads Newborn Liner Harness Quick Release Buckle Harness Tension Adjuster Crotch Pad Adjuster Strap Canopy Handle Release Button Locking tabs Crotch Belt Crotch Strap Slot... -
Page 9: Features - Child Restraint
Features - Child Restraint Tether Guide Shoulder Strap Slot Splitter Plate Shell Stroller Connector... -
Page 10: Features - Base
Features - Base... -
Page 11: Features - Base
Features - Base Easy Release Lever for Child Restraint Child Restraint latch points Vehicle Belt Lock-Off Rebound Bar Storage Compartment Tether Strap Tether Strap Anchorage... -
Page 12: Additional Warnings
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS THIS CHILD RESTRAINT MUST NEVER IMPORTANT: because of potential medical BE USED ON A PASSENGER SEAT issues inherent in low birth weight and EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRBAG. premature infants, always have a doctor, or hospital staff member assess the suitability Owners of vehicles with side airbags of the child restraint prior to leaving the should refer to their owner’s manual for... -
Page 13: Additional Warnings
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS WHEN NOT USED IN A VEHICLE child restraint near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces. NEVER LEAVE child unattended. DO NOT use on shopping carts. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: A child restraint WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate WITH A STROLLER, ONLY USE with child. -
Page 14: Shoulder Strap Height
Shoulder Strap Height Having the shoulder straps at the correct height is essential for your child's safety. Requirement: The shoulder straps must be in the slots that are nearest to the child's shoulders, but not lower than the height of the child's shoulders. - Page 15 Shoulder Strap Height Then take the straps off the splitter plate located at the rear of the seat. The straps can then be released from the splitter plate by sliding them out of the slots in the plate.
- Page 16 Shoulder Strap Height Pull both straps out from the shell and the seat cover. Thread the harness straps through the proper harness slot. Make sure that the straps are not twisted.
- Page 17 Shoulder Strap Height From the rear of the seat, secure the harness strap onto the splitter plate. Pull to make sure the harness straps are firmly secured onto the splitter plate. Remember, shoulder straps should be level with, or above the child's shoulders. Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows.
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Page 18: Adjustable Crotch Strap
Adjustable Crotch Strap PURPOSE: the crotch strap can be adjusted forward for bigger children. When purchased the crotch strap will be in the rear position. Only move it to the forward position when the child weighs more than 7kg. Typically this is when the harness is in the top slots. -
Page 19: Securing A Child In The Restraint
Securing a Child in the Restraint Press the adjuster button on the front centre of the seat, and pull on both shoulder straps to loosen the harness. Press the red button on the buckle to release the shoulder straps and move them to the side. - Page 20 Securing a Child in the Restraint Insert buckle tongues into the buckle, when the second tongue is engaged until you will hear a “click”. If you do not hear a click recheck if the tongues are secured correctly. If the tongues do not secure correctly see page 43 for buckle cleaning instructions.
- Page 21 Securing a Child in the Restraint IMPORTANT Shoulder Straps must not be twisted. To remove the child, loosen shoulder straps and release buckle. Discontinue use when child’s height is above the dotted line on the shoulder height label. See page 27 for advice on the next re- straint type to use.
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Page 22: Shoulder Height Label
Shoulder Height Label The cover on this Child Restraint is fitted with a shoulder height marker label to assist with correct use. SHOULDERS MUST BE BELOW THIS LINE When the baby’s shoulders reach the dotted line the child needs to move to the next restraint type. -
Page 23: Seat Cover Removal And Refitting
Seat Cover Removal and Refitting TO REMOVE 1. Remove the shoulder straps by releasing them from the splitter plate at the back of the restraint and pulling them through from the back to the front of the seat. See page 14 -16 2. -
Page 24: Canopy Removal
Canopy Removal On each side of the canopy, release the press studs (if fitted) holding the fabric and press the tab and lift the stay out. -
Page 25: Carry Handle
Carry Handle The carry handle has 4 positions: (A) carry position (B & C) folded back out of the way (D) a position to prevent rocking To adjust, squeeze handle release buttons on both sides, then rotate the handle. The handle will lock into position. -
Page 26: Newborn Liner
Newborn Liner The newborn liner helps to fill out the space inside the restraint for improved comfort and safety for smaller babies. When using the liner always be sure it is securely in place. Note that the shoulder straps and crotch strap pass through the liner and the lap straps go around the outside of it. -
Page 27: New Born Back Support
Small Baby Insert The newborn back support will increase THIS SIDE FACES UP the recline angle of the baby and assist with correct positioning. The newborn back support is designed to be inserted into the bottom of the seat one way only. -
Page 28: The Next Restraint
The Next Restraint This restraint is suitable for a baby up to approximately 6 months of age. When the baby’s shoulders are level with the shoulder height marker (see page 21) they should move to a bigger restraint. The next category of restraint is forward facing and has a six point harness and will be suitable for the child until they are approximately 4... -
Page 29: Installation - General
Installation - General Do not install the child restraint on a vehicle seat that faces either sideways or to the rear of the vehicle. Do not install the child restraint in the front seating position unless the vehicle has no back seat and there is a tether anchorage position available. -
Page 30: Installation - Base
Installation - Base Place the base onto the vehicle seat. Push the base to the back of vehicle seat with the anti-rebound bar against the back of the vehicle seat. CORRECT RECLINE The base must be at the correct level so Recline Angle Label that when the child restraint is installed your baby is reclining back at the optimum... - Page 31 Installation - Base Look for these labels to show the correct belt path. REARWARD FACING BELT PATH Pull the vehicle belt through the slots on either side of base and connect the vehicle belt buckle. If the vehicle seat belt is not long enough seatbelt extenders are not recommended.
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Page 32: Fitting The Restraint To The Base
Installation - Base Unlock the vehicle belt lock-off on the base, REARWARD put the vehicle belt through lock-off and FACING belt slot on the other side, then lock the BELT PATH lock-off. When you hear a “click” , that means the lock-off is securely locked. - Page 33 Fitting the Child Restraint to the Base Put the child restraint rear facing on the base, and press it downward. When the child restraint engages securely you will hear a "click". Lift the child restraint up to check it is firmly locked to the base.
- Page 34 Removing the Child Restraint from the Base Pull up the easy release lever at the back of the base, and lift the child restraint out. When taking the child restraint out of the base, check the carry handle is locked into place.
- Page 35 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS - Tether strap THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER'S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
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Page 36: Tether Strap - Use
Tether Strap - Use Tether passes inside handle and canopy The Tether Strap is an essential part of the safety system of the child restraint. It must always be used. The Tether Strap is permanently attached to the base. Do not remove it. The Tether Strap forms a large loop that goes around the back of the shell and is held in position by the blue locating guide. - Page 37 Tether Strap - Use When the child restraint is installed into the base fit the loop to the back of the shell making sure it is firmly engaged in the blue locating guide. CORRECT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the tension until the tether strap pulls firmly on the back of the shell.
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Page 38: Installation - Tether Anchorage
Installation - Tether Anchorage FOR CARS FITTED WITH A CHILD Attachment Bolt RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT: Lock Locate the anchorage point behind the Washer rear seating position (consult the vehicle Anchor owners handbook for location of the Fitting anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/roof and install Spacers (if required) - Page 39 Installation - Tether Anchorage FOR CARS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD Attachment Bolt RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE Anchor Fitting POINT: For sedans only - Drill a 9 mm hole in Spacers (if the parcel shelf on the centre line of the required) seating position as shown opposite and on page 39.
- Page 40 Installation - Tether Anchorage ANCHOR FITTING ORIENTATION WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS The anchor fitting must be aligned as shown...
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Page 42: Travel Systems
Travel Systems This child restraint can be used as a travel Mountain Buggy Strollers system in conjunction with selected strollers protect ™ and the appropriate car seat adaptor. See philandteds.com or mountainbuggy. com for details. TO INSTALL: Having correctly attached an appropriate car seat adaptor (sold separately) to your stroller, test that the child restraint is fully attached by pulling the child restraint up... -
Page 43: Travel Systems
Travel Systems phil&teds Strollers IMPORTANT: SECURELY ATTACH the child restraint to the base and LIFT IT UP alpha ™ TO CHECK that it is attached. -
Page 44: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Unlike children, your infant car seat likes to Store in a well ventilated space, away from stay clean. direct sunlight which could damage or fade your product. Store in a safe place when it is Cleaning the fabric cover: not being used. -
Page 45: Replacement Parts And Accessories
Replacement Parts and Accessories CAUTION: Aftermarket accessories may not have been tested for use with this child restraint and if used, may lower the level of protection offered possibly leading to injury or death. Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS/NZS 8005 (Accessories for child restraints for use in motor vehicles) The cover has been designed and tested... - Page 48 AU/NZ AU/NZ phil&teds Mountain Buggy Australasia 102-112 Daniell Street 102-112 Daniell Street Newtown, Wellington 6021 Newtown, Wellington 6021 New Zealand / Nouvelle-Zélande. New Zealand / Nouvelle-Zélande. + 64 4 3800 833 + 64 4 3800 833 © Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company Ltd 2012. We (Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company Ltd) own the intellectual property rights in our brands, designs and inventions featured in this publication.